Guests say
Gardener's Cottage is a cosy and peaceful retreat nestled in the Scottish Borders, offering a warm welcome and a tranquil woodland setting. Guests appreciate its convenient location for exploring local towns and the Northumberland coast. The property is pet-friendly, with ample space for dogs to roam, and is well-regarded for its relaxing atmosphere.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the cottage clean and well-equipped, while others noted it could benefit from a deep clean and maintenance. Some guests mentioned the presence of hairs and marks on linen, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The location is highly praised for its quiet, rural setting amongst woodland, ideal for a peaceful retreat. It is well-located for day trips to the coast and nearby Scottish Border towns, making it a favourable base for exploring the area.
Comfort is generally well-received, with guests finding the beds comfy and the cottage cosy. However, some guests mentioned issues with bed comfort due to a ridge in the middle where two beds were joined, and the upstairs bedroom being a bit cold.
Facilities are deemed adequate by most, but several reviews suggest a need for refurbishment and better maintenance. Issues such as broken heaters, a non-working vacuum cleaner, and the need for light bulb replacements were mentioned, indicating that attention to these details could enhance the guest experience.
Guests often felt welcomed by thoughtful touches such as tea, coffee, and biscuits upon arrival. While some guests were delighted by gifts like chocolates and scones, it should be noted that such gestures, though appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Chirnside 1 mile.
A charming semi-detached property in a courtyard location, in the rural hamlet of Allanton, one mile from Chirnside. This delightful Chirnside cottage offers very comfortable accommodation, with modern facilities, attractive décor and some appealing views over the woodland outside. Standing in beautiful grounds, this Chirnside cottage offers peace and tranquillity, and guests are welcome to explore the surrounding grounds - an ideal spot to relax and unwind. Chirnside offers local inns, whilst nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed provides a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. This area is a golfer's dream, with outstanding courses such as Goswick, Bamburgh and Roxburgh all within easy reach. This Chirnside cottage offers a great base to explore exceptional countryside such as the rolling Lammermuir Hills, as well as the stunning coastline with miles of sandy beaches, including Holy Island. This Chirnside cottage adjoins Ref 4278, with Ref 4277 across the courtyard, together they accommodate 10. EPC Rating: Band E
The village of Chirnside occupies an elevated position overlooking the River Tweed and offers stunning views across the magnificent Cheviot Hills. A number of interesting landmarks depict the village's long history, including a 16th Century dovecot and a beautiful parish church, believed to date back to the 12th Century. Each summer, the Jim Clark Rally, the only 'closed roads' race on mainland Britain, takes place in and around Chirnside as a memorial to the village's home born champion. Just 9 miles away lies the charming, coastal town of Berwick, boasting narrow streets enclosed within Elizabethan walls, excellent shopping and dining facilities and an interesting arts centre. The local area affords fantastic fishing, golf and riding opportunities and a fun-packed leisure centre, whilst the nearby resort of Spittal offers soft, sandy beaches, ideal for a relaxing afternoon.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be double by prior arrangement) with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with small kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Night storage heaters with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, video, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Small, enclosed patio with furniture, access to shared grounds.
Three well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: WiFi can be intermittent.
Christmas is quickly approaching and Gardener’s Cottage is a wonderful, warm and welcoming cosy space in which to plan your Christmas Shopping.
Edinburgh and Newcastle are easily accessible by car and train and both host wonderful Christmas shopping experiences.
Local towns such as Duns, Kelso, Newton St Boswells, also have hidden gems of boutiques and galleries, perfect for unique gifts.
You can have the best of both worlds, venture out into the bright lights for the day, and then return to the tranquil peace of the cottage for a relaxing evening.
Shopping not your thing? Then escape to Gardener’s Cottage for a quiet retreat before the Christmas madness begins!
Nearby points of interest
- Duns Castle Nature Reserve
- Manderston House
- Coldingham Priory
- Haggerston Castle
- Kelso Abbey
- Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
- Coldingham Bay Beach
- Coldingham Loch
- St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve
Reviews (80)
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Mark
I attempted to hoover the cobwebs myself to find the hoover smelt quite bad, it turned out the bag was completely full despite there being new bags in the cupboard. I changed the bag myself. There was dirt and dog hairs under the furniture downstairs so this had not been hoovered before we arrived, There was black mould in the en-suite shower which needed cleaning, I would suggest this had been there for a while given the amount showing. The hot tap in the en-suite has a sticky valve and therefore occasionally water does not appear when you open the tap.This should not detract from the location which is beautiful. Lots of nice walks in the immediate area and the main towns, Kelso and Berwick are easily accessible. I would recommend the property on this basis, however, the cleaning standards do need to improve.
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Anne
Well equipped . Loved the two bathrooms when my grandchildren visited. The only negative was the creaking upstairs floor boards and stairs but owners can't do anything about that. Thank you for a lovely stay..
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Brenda
Well maintained also set in beautiful grounds with amazing artwork. We have been returning here for a few years as it's beautiful and close to the A1 and border of England for visiting and exploring our favourite places.